"antiverbal" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more antiverbal [comparative], most antiverbal [superlative]
Etymology: From anti- + verbal. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|anti|verbal}} anti- + verbal Head templates: {{en-adj}} antiverbal (comparative more antiverbal, superlative most antiverbal)
  1. (literature, semiotics) Opposing or avoiding the use of speech or words. Categories (topical): Literature, Semiotics Related terms: averbal Translations (opposing or avoiding the use of speech or words): antiverbal (Portuguese)
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